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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,231.22, 1,363,797.39 and 278,145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,231.22, 1,363,797.39 and 278,145.03 is: 417,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,231.22 : 1,363,797.39 = 278,145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,231.22/1,363,797.39 = 278,145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,231.22x = 1,363,797.39 × 278,145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,231.22x = 379,333,472,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,333,472,112.76/909,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,202.43

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